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Nebraska Community Development Grants

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Viking Foundation of Lincoln Grant
$10,000
Viking Foundation of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to young people and families facing challenges related to education, poverty, housing, gender, and health, enabling them to access essential resources and support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects, programs, and events that enhance the quality of life in the Grand Island area, supporting innovative ideas and emerging community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Omaha Award
$75,000
Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area that provide essential services like food, shelter, and health care to vulnerable populations.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
City of Papillion’s Neighborhood Matching Grants Program
$2,500
City of Papillion
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial support to residents and community groups in Papillion, Nebraska, for projects that strengthen neighborhood connections and improve local spaces.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Greater Impact Grants
Contact for amount
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations in Hall County to address various community needs, including arts, health, education, and support for vulnerable populations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Lincoln Mini-grants
Contact for amount
Lincoln Parks Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This program provides funding to community groups and individuals to improve parks, trails, and public spaces in Lincoln through volunteer-led projects.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
CBDG Planning
$73,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to local communities in Nebraska for comprehensive planning initiatives that address development challenges and support equitable growth for low and moderate-income populations.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Health Improvement Grants
$150,000
CommonSpirit Health
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations partnering with hospitals to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Artistic Innovations Grant Program
$15,000
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in six Midwestern states to create and present innovative and experimental artistic projects that engage the public.

Arts
Individuals
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Custer County Foundation Grant Programs
Contact for amount
Custer County Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Custer County, Nebraska, for community-focused projects in areas such as healthcare, education, culture, and youth engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Stop Trafficking on the Plains
$5,000
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Greater Grand Island area to develop programs that prevent trafficking, enhance justice measures, and offer support for victims.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CDBG Public Works - Facilities
$630,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska for developing and improving public facilities that benefit low and moderate-income residents, promoting community growth and sustainability.

Community Development
City or township governments
Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust Grant
$5,000
Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that benefit residents in the Grand Island, Nebraska area, with a focus on local projects and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Oregon Trail Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Oregon Trail Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming for community projects that improve education, health, arts, environment, and local development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Site and Building Development Fund (SBDF) Project - Food Distribution
$100,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $100,000 to nonprofit organizations for building rehabilitation projects focused on food distribution in specific Nebraska counties with populations between 100,000 and 300,000.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Arts Learning Projects Grants
$15,000
Nebraska Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support for arts education projects that benefit PreK-12 students and community members in Nebraska, emphasizing collaboration with qualified teaching artists and alignment with educational standards.

Education
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$600,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to eligible local governments and tribes in Nebraska for developing and improving outdoor recreational facilities and access, such as parks, trails, and sports fields.

Recreation
City or township governments
Robert B. Daugherty Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Robert B. Daugherty Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Nebraska, especially in the Greater Omaha area, to support impactful community projects in areas like education, health, and development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CBDG Public Works - Infrastructure
$630,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska for essential infrastructure improvements, specifically targeting water and wastewater systems to benefit low and moderate income communities.

Infrastructure
City or township governments